Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, TX from $300 (62 Rentals)

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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901 N Hamlett St

AthensTX75751
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Lake Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Ridge

201 Flat Creek RdAthens, TX 75752
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Victoria Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Place

900 Barbara StAthens, TX 75751
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Athens Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Townhomes

215 Wood StAthens, TX 75751
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The Summit
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Summit

2100 State Highway 31 EAthens, TX 75751
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Deer Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

610 Wood StAthens, TX 75751
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Manor Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Terrace

300 Lila LnAthens, TX 75751

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Hollytree Apartments
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$924 - $1,801
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Hollytree Apartments

6100 Hollytree DrTyler, TX 75703
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Athens, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Athens$1,800$1,1951

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Abbington Hill of Brownsboro in the Henderson County neighborhood priced from $377. Oaks at Fairview in the Downtown Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abbington Hill of Brownsboro1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$377
Oaks at FairviewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$545
Finley Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$778
Athens ReserveA1Studio,1BA$790
Marabella Apartment HomesA221BR,1BA$815
Hazelwood Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$835
Town Village South ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$895
Quail CreekBungalow1BR,1BA$904
Hollytree ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$919
North Loop Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TX and Nearby

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.20 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Madison of Tyler Apartment Homes in the starting from $1,674. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the Three Bedroom/ Two Bath Model at Lake Park Duplexes starting at $1,625 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Madison of Tyler Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Lake Park DuplexesThree Bedroom/ Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Southwest Pines3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.14
Autumn GlenB22BR,2BA$1.23
The Bluestone22-602BR,2BA$1.11
Oaks at FairviewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.56
StoneLeaf at EustaceB12BR,2BA$1.03
Gardens of Mabank Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.08
SilverLeaf Apartments at Gun Barrel CityB12BR,1BA$1.10
Abbington Hill of Brownsboro1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.54

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athens is at Athens Reserve listed at $790.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $377 at Abbington Hill of Brownsboro.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $457 at Abbington Hill of Brownsboro.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Southwest Pines and starts from $1,326.

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